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Vice President's Secretariat
Neutralise “crafted strategies that taint, tarnish, demean, and decimate Constitutional institutions”, urges the Vice-President
India's presidency at G-20 was a breakthrough; there was legitimate, rightful recognition of a resurgent India as a global power- Vice-President
You are the window for every outsider to the country, and for every Indian citizen to the world - VP to researchers
Vice-President inaugurates the renovated library of Indian Council of World Affairs, addresses researchers
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar urged research scholars of ICWA to be at the forefront of countering “pernicious, sinister narratives that are floated periodically about India”. Stressing on the need to engage in in-depth analysis of such narratives, the Vice-President said, “Your role is important in neutralizing such a crafted strategy only to taint, tarnish, demean, and decimate our Constitutional institutions.”
Emphasizing that India was in a defining moment of history, the Vice-President urged researchers to make people aware of the achievements of the nation. “You are the window for every outsider to the country, and for every Indian citizen to the world,” he underlined.
Addressing research faculty of the Indian Council of World Affairs  at Sapru House today, the Vice-President noted the widespread appreciation for India’s role during its Presidency of the G20, and the success of the recently concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit. “India's presidency of G-20 was a breakthrough. It generated global consensus. There was legitimate, rightful recognition across the board of a resurgent India as a global power,” he said.
Highlighting India’s rising stature on the global stage, the Vice-President traced India’s journey from being part of the ‘Fragile Five’ to being the fifth-largest economy in the world. Some of the accomplishments that were taking place in India had once seemed beyond imagination for the world, he said. “They can never imagine that this could happen in a country that has diversity of religion, caste, creed and language,” he elaborated.
The Vice-President, who is also the ex-officio President of ICWA, inaugurated the renovated library of ICWA at Sapru House today. Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, Director-General, ICWA, Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Secretary to the Vice-President and other senior officers were also present at the event.
Full text of the Vice-President's address: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1956926
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district.
“Anguished by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the safety of those missing ", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 196.89 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.10 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,96,89,26,625
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,10,38,470
More than 196.89 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.10 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Akshaya Tritiya
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "सभी देशवासियों को अक्षय तृतीया की मंगलकामनाएं। शुभ कार्यों की सिद्धि से जुड़ा यह पावन पर्व कोरोना महामारी पर विजय के हमारे संकल्प को साकार करने की शक्ति प्रदान करे।"
Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel.
Prime Minister reiterated his congratulations to H.E. Bennett for assuming office as the Israeli Prime Minister earlier this year.
The leaders expressed satisfaction over the remarkable growth in the bilateral relationship in recent years. Prime Minister emphasised that India greatly values its robust cooperation with Israel in areas like agriculture, water, defence and security, and cyber-security.
Both leaders agreed on the potential to further expand cooperation, especially in the areas of high-technology and innovation. They discussed concrete steps that could be taken in this regard, and decided that the two Foreign Ministries would work on preparing a roadmap for further enriching the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.
Recalling that next year would mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel, Prime Minister extended an invitation to H.E. Bennett to visit India.
Prime Minister also conveyed his greetings and good wishes to H.E. Bennett and the people of Israel for the coming Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.
Ministry of Coal
Availability of Coal During This Financial Year
Government is not regulating consumption of coal. Coal India Limited  has provided more coal during the current fiscal  in comparison to last year same period. During April-November’21, CIL has dispatched coal to the tune of 421.11 Million tonnes in comparison to last year same period figures of 357.13 achieving a growth of about 18%. SCCL has dispatched coal to the tune of 42.47 Million tonnes in comparison to last year same period figures of 26.52 achieving a growth of about 60%.
Two sub schemes viz. Detailed exploration and Promotional  exploration is continuing through Central sector scheme by Ministry of Coal for exploration of coal and lignite. Ministry of Coal has adopted new technology of 2D/ 3D coupled with drilling for exploration coal to cover larger area in short span of time. 1.9 Lakh meter in detailed drilling, 1.5 Lakh meter in promotional drilling and 300 Line Km of 2D/3D seismic survey has been targeted in the year 2021-22 by Coal Mine Planning & Design Institute .
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in LokSabha today.
Ministry of Communications
India Post celebrates Philately day as part of National Postal Week and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations
103 special covers on Unsung Heroes of India issued by 22 Postal Circles across country
Philately is considered the king of hobbies as the collectors through various philatelic items develop a better appreciation of the history, culture, personalities and of their societies. Philately documents the authentic history.
Department of Posts, promotes philately through a series of Commemorative Postage Stamps, Definitive Postage Stamps, Special Covers, Pictorial Cancellations and other philatelic items.
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is an ambitious programme of the Government to celebrate various facets and journey of India in the last 75 years. To commemorate this multi-dimensional programme, Department of Posts is executing a number of activities, namely, Thematic Stamps on various facets of Indian culture, history and organizations, Commemorative Postage Stamps on a number of Unsung Heroes of India’s freedom struggle, more than 150 special covers on GI Code products of India etc.
To make the Philately day and National Postal Week, 2021 memorable, 103 special covers on Unsung Heroes of India were issued by 22 Postal Circles, spread across the length and breadth of the country. The release events were organized at the birth place of the unsung heroes, ensuring Jan Bhagidari etc.
Release of Special Covers on Unsung heroes in Chennai by Tamil Nadu Postal Circle
Release of Special Cover on Unsung Heroes in Manipur by His excellency, Governor of Manipur, Shri La. Ganeshan at Raj Bhavan
Release of Special Cover on unsung Heroes in Maharashtra Circle
These special covers, Commemorative Postage Stamps and other philatelic items are available 24X7 at ePostOffice Portal . The citizens can access to this portal to buy other philatelic material like miniature sheets, sheetlets, max cards etc.
UPSC
Deferment of the Personality Tests  of the Civil Services  Examination, 2019
Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel Corona Virus , as a precautionary measure, the Union Public Service Commission has deferred the Personality Tests  of the candidates of the Civil Services  Examination, 2019 scheduled from 23rd March, 2020 to 3rd April, 2020 until further orders. New dates for the Personality Tests  will be informed to the candidates in due course.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 32 cr
64.25 Lakh vaccine doses administered in last 24 hours
India reports 50,040 New Cases in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload further declines to 5,86,403
Daily Recoveries outnumber Daily New Cases for 45th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 96.75%
Daily Positivity Rate stands at 2.82%,less than 5% positivity for 20 consecutive days
In a significant achievement, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded 32 Crores yesterday. A total of 32,17,60,077 vaccine doses have been administered through 42,79,210 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 64,25,893 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,01,96,091
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2nd Dose
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72,00,994
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,74,36,514
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2nd Dose
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93,79,246
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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8,34,29,067
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2nd Dose
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18,56,720
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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8,68,82,578
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2nd Dose
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1,46,35,430
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,74,40,309
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2nd Dose
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2,33,03,128
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Total
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32,17,60,077
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID19 vaccination throughout the country.
India has reported 50,040 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 1 lakh Daily New Cases have been reported for 20 continuous days now. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in its active caseload. The country’s Active Caseload today stands at 5,86,403 today.
A net decline of 9,162 is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 1.94% of the country's total Positive Cases.
As more people are getting recovered from COVID-19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for 45 consecutive days now. 57,944 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
Nearly 8 thousand  more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,92,51,029 people have already recovered from COVID-19 and 57,944 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 96.75%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 17,77,309 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 40.42 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.91% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.82% today. It has remained less than 5% for 20 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Organized Industry on cow based products is a reality now: Shri Parshottam Rupala
Global webinar jointly organized by ICAR-CIRC and GCCI
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that Global Confederation of Cow-based Industries  has proved that organized Industry on Cow based products is a reality now. Speaking at the global webinar jointly organized by ICAR-CIRC and GCCI on the occasion of World Milk Day 2022, Shri Rupala appreciated GCCI for having established a new dimension by making such Confederation. Scientists, Veterinarians, Industrialists, Farmers from across the globe attended the online event. The topic of the webinar was - Sustainability in the Dairy sector as well as Environmental, Nutritional and Socio Economic empowerment.
Shri Rupala said that world is now aware about the importance of Cows. He added that Corona period has established the importance in looking towards means for immunity. He added that the world is returning towards Milk, Ghee and other Cow products. He said that youth is showing enthusiasm in Cow Entrepreneurship. He pointed out that in New India the people working in this sector are be in recognized and appreciated. Speaking on the occasion he informed that Government of India has approved 4000 Mobile Veterinary Units. He added that one needs to dial 1962 to call for Cattle Ambulance and this will revolutionize this sector.
GCCI founder Dr Vallabhbhai Kathiria said that there is a paradigm Shift under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country is transforming. He said that milk of Desi Cow is elixir, keeping us healthy and full of vitality throughout life.
Dr Abhijit Mitra, Director, ICAR-CIRC talked about CIRC work, achievements and research findings for improvement of cattle for high profitability. He added that the Milk giving capacity of Indigenous Cows is increasing. He further saud that India contributes 21% of total milk production in world.
Managing Director of Amul, Dr. R.S. Sodhi discussed about the sustainability through Dairy sector. He told supply chain efficiency in dairy sector of India is the best in the world.
Cabinet
Cabinet condoles the sad demise of Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways
Two Minutes silence observed in the memory of Shri Suresh C. Angadi
The Union Cabinet condoled the sad demise of Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways on 23rd September, 2020 at New Delhi.
Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Shri Suresh C. Angadi.
The Cabinet today passed the following resolution:
“The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways on 23rd September, 2020 at New Delhi. In his passing away, the nation has lost an eminent leader, an educationist, a distinguished parliamentarian and an able administrator.
Born on 1st June, 1955 at KK Koppa village in Belagavi District of Karnataka, Shri Angadi completed his graduation from S.S.S. Samithi College, Belagavi and thereafter obtained a degree in Law from Raja Lakhamgouda law College, Belagavi.
A member of Bhartiya Janata Party, he became Vice- President of a Party’s Belagavi District unit in 1996. He was nominated as President of the Belagavi District Unit in 2001 and continued to hold that post until he was nominated as Party’s candidate for the Belagavi Lok Sabha Constituency in 2004. He won by a large margin and became a member of the 14th Lok Sabha. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Belagavi in 2009, 2014 and 2019.
He served as member, Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution; Human Resources Development and Defence as well as Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Finance. He also served as Member of the Joint Committee on Pension, Salaries and Allowances for Members of Parliament, the Advisory Committee on Central Direct Taxes, the House Committee and the Committee on Petitions. In May, 2019, Shri Angadi became Minister of State for Railways.
He was involved in many social and cultural activities with special interest in Industry, Agriculture and Education of the poor. He was also Chairman, Suresh Angadi Education Foundation, Belgaum since 2009. He was fond of reading and travelling.
The Cabinet extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the Government and the entire nation.”
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MeitY launches the Grievance Appellate Committee  on the day when PM Shri Narendra Modi spoke of transforming citizens' lives through use of technology at a post Budget Webinar
GAC is a faceless dispute resolution mechanism that makes digital platforms accountable to DigitalNagriks
GACs to be accessible through the Common Service Centres 
GAC as an institution, a beacon for Indian internet and important for making the internet Open, Safe & Trusted and Accountable: MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today launched the Grievance Appellate Committee, a faceless dispute resolution mechanism that makes digital platforms - big and small, accountable to DigitalNagriks.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launching Grievance Appellate Committee
The GAC was one of the provisions in the recently amended Information Technology  Rules, 2021. Three such bodies have been constituted comprising of professionals from various fields.
“The GACs will work in the most transparent manner and all their decisions will be uploaded on website and accessible to the public,” he said, while addressing the gathering at the launch event.
Expressing happiness that the GAC launch took place on a day when PM Narendra Modi addressed a post-Budget webinar on “Ease of Living through Technology” organised by MeitY, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “The Prime Minister spoke of how technology is transforming citizens' lives by ensuring ease of living through schemes like DBT, JAM & faceless taxation. One more step towards it, is the launch of the GAC, an appellate body that will significantly enhance the accountability of platforms to DigitalNagriks.”
Terming the GAC as an institution that will be a beacon for the Indian internet, the Minister said the mechanism is an important part of the overall framework of making the internet Open, Safe, Trusted and the digital platforms accountable. This, in turn, will create a culture of disclosure and public scrutiny, he added.
“It is an extension of our government’s views, policies and vision about creating easier ways of resolving disputes – whether it’s about taxation or the grievance redressal of DigitalNagriks,” he said.
The Minister reasserted that the vision behind the GAC is to ensure that the grievance redressal mechanism of the intermediaries work effectively.
Also present at the launch were Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary , Shri Amit Agrawal, Additional Secretary  and Shri Rakesh Maheshwari, Group coordinator  apart from representatives of social media intermediaries, consumer groups as well members of the legal fraternity.
The DigitalNagriks can file an appeal with the GACs within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of communication from the intermediary’s Grievance Officer. This Committee will subsequently endeavour to address the user’s appeal within a period of 30 days.
The GAC platform can be accessed on the following link: https://www.gac.gov.in.
AYUSH
Disease Screening Programme
Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has taken the initiative for integration of AYUSH system with National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke  Program to fortify the impact of existing NPCDCS Program. In this programme 18.99 lakhs persons have been screened and 1.75 lakhs patients have been enrolled till 31st May, 2019.
- The Ayurveda intervention is implemented in 52 centres  of three Districts of the states viz. Bhilwara , Surendranagar  and Gaya .
- Unani intervention is implemented at one district hospital and 17 Community Health Centres  at the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Homoeopathy intervention is implemented at 21 centres of Krishna  and Darjeeling  districts and has extended to two more districts from May 2017 i.e., Sambalpur  and Nashik .
- Yoga is an integral part with all the three systems in all the states.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
National Institute of Technology Goa  Joins Swachhata Hi Seva-2023 Campaign
Goa, September 29, 2023
National Institute of Technology Goa  has actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva-2023 campaign, an integral part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan  aimed at promoting cleanliness and hygiene. NIT Goa has a strong history of engagement with SBA activities and is taking a leadership role in fostering a cleaner and more sustainable India.
Under the leadership of Prof. O. R. Jaiswal, Director of NIT Goa, the institute has conducted numerous initiatives to raise awareness about cleanliness and waste management. These efforts include Cleanliness Drives, Swachhata awareness campaigns, and Swachhata Walks, all contributing to the broader goal of a garbage-free India.
One of the highlights of NIT Goa's commitment to cleanliness is the separate collection and responsible disposal of plastic waste, which is handed over to NGOs for recycling.
The institute kicked off its participation in Swachhata Hi Seva-2023 with a solemn Pledge-Taking Ceremony, where around 200 students and 100 employees of NIT Goa took a pledge to uphold cleanliness and promote responsible waste management.
Continuing this dedication to the cause, NIT Goa is set to play a pivotal role in the national program "Swachhata Hi Seva-2023, EK TAREEK EK GHANTA" on October 1, 2023. The institute will organize a Cleanliness Drive and Swachhata Campaign at Farmagudi Circle, commencing at 10:00 AM. This event will bring together NIT Goa employees, students, and the local community of Bandora Village to clean the roadsides from Farmagudi Circle to Nageshi Temple. The participation of Bandora Village President, Secretary, and their team further underscores the collaborative nature of this program.
Notably, the historic Shivaji Maharaj fort at Farmagudi Circle will also be a part of this cleanliness initiative. The main activity will be a one-hour cleanliness drive from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, covering a 1.5-kilometer stretch. Upon completion of the drive, the solid waste collected will be handed over to the Bandora village panchayat staff and garbage collection vehicles for proper treatment and processing.
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